The Planning Report

Stephan Castellanos discusses the California state architect's role in fostering the construction of sustainable, livable public school facilities.

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (District 3, Oregon), discusses the significance of holding the nation's preeminent transportation and land use conference in Southern California.

The Building Industry Association makes the case for a more moderate solution instead of inclusionary zoning: "Housing Incentive Zones."

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry reflects on the ongoing renaissance in downtown L.A. as well as the challenges that remain.

California Secretary of Business, Transportation & Housing details the Schwarzenegger Administration's efforts to fight dumb growth.

Dan Rosenfeld pins down the ubiquitous yet evasive term, smart growth and argues that UCLA Extension's Smart Growth Conference has advanced the smart growth cause among the development community..

San Diego's planning director Gail Goldberg discusses the challenges of coordinating urban infill and infrastructure investment.

Azusa's former city manager, Rick Cole, marks the significance of the recent vote in favor of a smart growth development plan for Monrovia Nursery in Azusa.

Former CAO of Culver City, Mark Winogrond reflects on the state of planning in California and the need for planners to be more proactive in determining the future of their respective communities.

Jay Stark of the Phoenix Realty Group elaborates on the promise of workforce housing development in neighborhood revitalization.

Tom Nielsen, of the Great Park Conservancy, reflects on the lost opportunity for an El Toro Airport and the future vision for the former military base.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Bob Hertzberg lays out his vision for a new and revitalized L.A.

Former Calfiornia Resources Secretary Mary Nichols opines on her legacy and the environmental challenges facing the Schwarzenegger administration.

Landscape architects Mia Lehrer and Esther Margulies discuss the undervalued role of open space design in community building.

A new planned residential development in northern L.A. County strives to serve as a model of smart growth and transit-oriented development.

Newly-appointed city manager of Ventura, CA, Rick Cole addresses the challenges ahead for smart growth in a traditionally anti-growth environment.

Cecilia Estolano, Special Assistant to the City Attorney, discusses the latest developments in L.A.'s efforts to restrict the proliferation of these gigantic retail/grocery outlets.

Martha Welborne, managing director of the Grand Avenue Authority, discusses the most recent developments in the project that promises to define downtown L.A. and finally create a center for the region.

Fred Kent of the Project for Public Spaces discusses the elements and essentials of place making.

Architecture commentator Frances Anderton articulates the accomplishments and impact of architect Brenda Levin, FAIA, on the re-emergence of downtown Los Angeles.